Meagher County Jail
Meagher County Jail
The Meagher County Jail is CLOSED. Offenders in Meagher County are housed in Broadwater County.
Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought to Broadwater County for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they are either bonded out, are released from custody on their own recognizance, or are ordered to remain in custody until the disposition of their trial.
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To search for an inmate in the Meagher County Jail, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 406-266-3441 for the information you are looking for.
Meagher County Jail Inmate Search
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about finding an inmate in the Meagher County Jail, how the jail rosters work and what happens after an offender is arrested and booked. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 406-266-3441 for further assistance.
The Meagher County Jail maintains an average of 5 offenders in custody on any given day. The Meagher County Jail has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Meagher County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,060 offenders.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessMeagher County keeps a small jail in White Sulphur Springs for stays of up to about 3 days. Anyone held longer is housed at the Broadwater County jail in Townsend.
- Jail (Main): 406-266-3441
- 406-547-3397
- Sheriff: 406-547-3397
How booking works at Meagher County Jail
When someone is arrested, they are taken to Meagher County Jail for booking. This process includes identifying them, deciding on charges, and determining if they will be eligible for bail or held until court.
It's important to stay silent during this process, as any statements made may be used in court. Legal advice should be sought before speaking about the case.
The following steps make up the booking process at Meagher County Jail:
- Verification of personal details.
- Taking mugshots for identification purposes.
- Health assessments and questions about criminal history.
- Possible DNA collection if required.
- Search of the individual.
- Confiscation of personal property.
- Providing a phone call.
For more information on paying an arrestee’s bond, contact Meagher County Jail at 406-266-3441.
Paying bail for someone in Meagher County
After being arrested and booked into Meagher County Jail in White Sulphur Springs, the arrestee's situation will proceed in one of three ways:
1. They may be released without bail and required to attend a court hearing.
2. They may be held in custody until their court date.
3. Bail can be posted for their release; call 406-266-3441 for the exact bail amount.
There are multiple ways to pay bail.
- Cash bonds are paid in full at the jail's bonding window or with the clerk of court, accepted as cash, cashier's check or money order, and many jails let you pay by card at a lobby kiosk or with an online bond vendor for a fee; have the inmate's full name and booking number when you go, and the jail is at 406-266-3441.
- Licensed bail bond agents in Meagher County can facilitate the process.
- Many courts accept a home or land as collateral for bond, as long as the owner proves clear title and equity at least equal to the bond amount (often twice it) with a deed and a current tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves the pledge.
To get more information on the bail process in Meagher County, Montana, visit the Meagher County Jail Bail FAQ.
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Meagher County County Jails
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The Meagher County Jail serves the following cities and towns of Meagher County: White Sulphur Springs.